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2013GRESBSURVEY

2013 GRESB Survey 1

GRESB is an industry-driven organization committed to assessing the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios (public, private and direct) around the globe. The dynamic benchmark is used by institutional investors to engage with their investments with the aim to improve the sustainability performance of their investment portfolio, and the global property sector at large.

About the 2013 GRESB Survey GRESB collects information regarding the sustainability performance of property companies and funds. This includes information on performance indicators, such as energy, water, GHG emissions, and waste, but the Survey also covers broader sustainability issues, such as climate change risk assessments, performance improvement programs, and engagement with employees, tenants and suppliers.

Timeline & Process

The 2013 GRESB Survey is launched on April 1. The submission deadline is July 1, providing respondents with a 3-month period to complete the Survey. The data submitted via the Survey Portal is verified and analyzed by GRESB. Results are published in September and are distributed as follows:

Respondents: Receive a Scorecard containing their individual GRESB scores, compared to the sustainability performance of peers. On payment of a fee, property companies and funds are also able to obtain a Benchmark Report containing an in-depth analysis of their sustainability performance.

GRESB Members: Receive Benchmark Reports for all of their individual investments. Members also have access to GRESB’s Member Portal, which contains additional functionalities enabling investors to create their own bespoke reports for their investment portfolio.

About GRESB Survey Elements

Portfolio Characteristics 2

Management 5

Policy & Disclosure 7

Risks & Opportunities 8

Monitoring & EMS 11

Performance Indicators 12

Building Certification & Benchmarking 15

Stakeholder Engagement 16

New Construction & Major Renovations 19

Guidance & Support

The 2013 GRESB Survey includes a separate, written guidance document that provides background information and references to complete the Survey. This question-specific guidance includes:

• The intent of each question;• What is expected from the response;• References to any third-party documents;• References to basic scoring information;• Explanation of any terminology used.

The written guidance is available:• In a PDF document accessible via the Survey Portal;• By clicking on the ‘Guidance’ button next to each question

Support from the GRESB team: You can contact the GRESB team at [email protected]. Please provide a concise description of the issue, including the company/fund name for which the issue is encountered.

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Portfolio Characteristics

Q1 Company/fund name ____________

Fund manager name (if applicable) ____________

Q2 Nature of ownership:

Listed entity. Please specify ISIN ____________

Non-listed entity

Core

Value Added

Opportunistic

Q3 How would you describe your company/fund’s activities:

Exclusively focused on management of standing investments

Exclusively focused on new construction & major renovations (in-house or by contractors)

Management of standing investments and new construction & major renovations (in-house or by contractors)

Q4 Metrics are reported in:

m2

sq. ft.

Q5 Values are reported in:

Euro (EUR) Japanese Yen (JPY)

United States Dollar (USD) Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Australian Dollar (AUD) Mexican Peso (MXN)

Brazilian Real (BRL) Pound Sterling (GBP)

Canadian Dollar (CAD) Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Chinese Yuan (CNY) South Korean Won (KRW)

Danish Krone (DKK) Swedish Kronor (SEK)

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) Swiss Franc (CHF)

Indian Rupee (INR) Other ____________

Q6.1 The reporting period is:

Calendar year

Fiscal year. Please specify the starting month______

Q6.2 If you wish to provide more information regarding the context for reporting boundaries, please do so using the text box below (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

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Q7 What is the gross asset value (GAV) of the reporting entity as calculated at the end of the reporting period?

___________ (in millions)

Q8 Which property types are included in the respondent entity’s portfolio? (multiple answers possible)

% of total value

Number of assets

m2/sq.ft. Landlord control by m²/sq.ft.

(in %)

Report in units

Sector

Retail, High Street

Retail, Shopping Centre

Retail, Warehouse

Office

Industrial, Distribution Warehouse

Industrial, Other

Residential

Hotels

Healthcare

Other ____________

Q9 Which countries are included in the respondent entity’s portfolio?

Country % of total value Country % of total value

Q10 Please select the associations of which your company/fund is a member: (multiple answers possible)

ANREV PREA

APREA REALpac

EPRA Other ____________

INREV None of the above

NAREIT

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Q11 Please select the GRESB Members that are invested in your fund: (non-listed entities only)

Aegon Group Majid Al Futtaim

AP1 (First Swedish National Pension Fund) MN Services

AP3 (Third Swedish National Pension Fund) NBIM (Norges Bank Investment Management)

AP4 (Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund) Oxford Properties (OMERS)

APG Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)

ASR Vastgoed Paramount Group Inc.

ATP Pensioenfonds voor Detailhandel

AustralianSuper PGGM

Aviva Investors PRESIMA

AXA Real Estate Investment Management (AXA REIM) RREEF Real Estate

Blue Sky Group SEB Group

Bouwinvest Investment Management BV Standard Life Investments Limited

Cohen & Steers SWIP (Scottish Widows Investment Partnership)

Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) Syntrus Achmea Real Estate and Finance

Grosvenor Fund Management Limited Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Hermes Fund Managers Limited The Crown Estate

IVG Immobilien AG Tishman Speyer

Kames Capital TKP Investments

Kempen & Co UBS Global Real Estate

Legal & General Property Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USS)

Local Government Super Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC)

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Management

Q1.1 Does your company/fund have a long-term vision on sustainability?

Yes, the vision on sustainability is publicly available. Please communicate the vision (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Please provide the corresponding hyperlink (if applicable). Hyperlink: ______________

Yes, but the vision on sustainability is not publicly available. Please communicate the vision (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

No

Q1.2 Does your company/fund have specific sustainability objectives for the reporting period?

Yes, the objectives are publicly available. Please state the objectives (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Please provide the corresponding hyperlink (if applicable). Hyperlink: ______________

Yes, but the objectives are not publicly available. Please state the objectives (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

No

Q2.1 Who was responsible for implementing your company/fund’s sustainability objectives during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Dedicated employee(s) for whom sustainability is the core responsibility

Please provide the name and contact details for the most senior of these employees

Name Job Title E-mail address (optional)

________________ ________________ ______________________

Employee(s) for whom sustainability is one of the responsibilities


________________ ________________ ______________________

External consultants/managers. Name of the organization____________

Other. Name of the organization____________

None of the above

Q2.2 Did your company/fund have a sustainability taskforce or committee at the company/fund management level during the reporting period?

Yes

No

Q2.3 Did this sustainability taskforce or committee involve: (multiple answers possible)

Senior management board Property managers

Fund/portfolio managers External consultants. Name of the organization____________

Asset managers Other ____________

Not applicable

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Q3.1 Is the most senior decision-maker on sustainability issues: (multiple answers possible)

A member of the senior management board

A person who directly reports to the senior management board

None of the above

Please provide the name and contact details for the most senior decision-maker on sustainability issues


________________ ________________ ______________________

Q3.2 During the reporting period did a representative of the senior management board receive formal updates on the organization’s sustainability objectives?

Yes, on a monthly basis Yes, on an annual basis

Yes, on a quarterly basis Yes, other ____________

Yes, on a bi-annual basis None of the above

Q3.3 Please describe the process used to inform the senior management board about the sustainability objectives during the reporting period (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Not applicable

Q4 Did your company/fund have a structured approach for communicating its sustainability strategy to employees and external asset/property managers during the reporting period?

Yes. Please describe the process (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

No

Q5 Did your company/fund include sustainability factors in the annual performance review of the following employees during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Senior management board Property managers

Fund/portfolio managers Other ________

Asset managers None of the above

Q6 Is your company/fund currently involved in nationally/internationally recognized committees or working groups concerning sustainability?

Yes. Please provide the name of the committee or working group and a brief description of its/their objectives (maximum 100 words)

_______________________________________________________________

No, but the parent organization/investment house is. Please provide the name of the committee(s) or working group(s) and a brief description of its/their objectives (maximum 100 words)

_______________________________________________________________

No involvement during the reporting period

Q7 During the reporting period did your company/fund receive sustainability awards or other recognition related to the implementation of sustainability best practices?

Yes. Please provide the name of the award and a brief description (maximum 100 words)

_______________________________________________________________

No

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Policy & Disclosure

Q8 How did your company/fund disclose its sustainability performance during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Section in Annual Report, page __ | Upload or provide Hyperlink _____________

Stand-alone Corporate Social Responsibility or Corporate Sustainability Report

| Upload or provide Hyperlink _____________

Integrated Report (sustainability disclosure fully integrated into the Annual Report), page___

| Upload or provide Hyperlink _____________

Dedicated section on corporate website, provide Hyperlink _____________

Section in fund reporting to investors. State frequency___ and upload specific page(s) on sustainability | Upload

Other __________ | Upload

None of the above

Q9.1 Was the disclosure of the sustainability performance of your company/fund during the reporting period externally assured?

Yes, fully assured by a third party. Name of the organization__________

Yes, partially assured by a third party. Name of the organization_________

No, but a third party reviewed the information. Name of the organization________

No, the information has not been assured or reviewed by a third party

Not applicable

Q9.2 Which framework was used to disclose information related to sustainability performance during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI, CRESS) level ____________

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

AA1000

ISAE 3000

ISO standard ____________

Other ____________

No reporting or accounting standard was used

Not applicable

Q10 During the reporting period, did your company/fund have a policy/policies in place which addressed the following sustainability issues: (multiple answers possible)

Energy consumption/management Climate change

GHG emissions/management Health and safety

Water consumption/management Other ____________

Waste management None of the above

Please upload supporting documents for the selected policy/policies | Upload

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Risks & Opportunities

Q11.1 Please confirm the following: (in each case please respond for the reporting period)

Bribery & Corruption Yes No

Does your company/fund have a policy in place, approved by the senior management board, to address the risks from exposure to bribery and corruption? | Upload

Does your company/fund assess the exposure to bribery and corruption risk on a regular basis?

Does your company/fund have comprehensive systems and procedures in place to ensure the effective implementation of the policy by your own staff as well as its business partners?

Do you carry out regular training for employees most exposed to corrupt demands?

The percentage of employees who received training on anti-corruption issues is ___%

Do you have an effective whistle-blower mechanism in place at the senior management level?

Is bribery and corruption included in the investment due diligence processes of yourcompany/fund, e.g. during mergers and acquisitions and when working with third partypartners?

Q11.2 During the reporting period was your company/fund, its employees or business partners involved in any legal cases regarding corrupt practices?

Yes

Please specify the total number of cases in which employees were dismissed or disciplined for corruption____________

Please specify the total number of cases when contracts with business partners were not renewed due to violations related to corruption____________

No

Q12 Did your company/fund perform sustainability risk assessments of its standing investments/acquisitions during the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period, involving one or more of the following: (multiple answers possible)

Standing Investments

Acquisitions

Issue Yes No Yes No

Flooding risks

Extreme weather conditions

Vulnerability to (geomagnetic) storms

Other climate/climate change risks: ___________

Extreme volatility in energy prices

Energy efficiency of the building

Water efficiency of the building

Contaminated land

Irremediable pollution

Materials used in construction

Alternative transportation means

Severe income disparity

Other ____________

Please provide supporting documents for the risk assessment procedure in place during the reporting period |Upload

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Q13 Did your company/fund assess the energy performance of the portfolio during the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Percentage of assets

Type of assessment 100% ≥50% <50% 0%

In-house assessment

External assessment. Name of the assessor ___________

External energy audit. Name of the auditor ____________

Q14.1 Did your company/fund have an energy efficiency and/or energy conservation program for the portfolio during the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Percentage of portfolio by floor area

Actions taken 100% ≥50% <50% 0%

Lighting upgrades/replacements

HVAC upgrades/replacements

Systems commissioning

Building energy management systems

Wall/roof insulation

Smart grid/smart building technologies

Window replacements

Other __________

Q14.2 Please describe the energy efficiency and/or energy conservation program (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Not applicable

Q15.1 Has your company/fund implemented a water efficiency and/or water conservation program for the portfolio during the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period, which includes the following elements: (multiple answers possible)

Use of high-efficiency fixtures

Use of dry fixtures such as composting toilet systems and non-water using urinals

Use of occupant sensors to reduce the potable water demand

Reuse of storm water and grey water for non-potable applications

Options for on-site waste water treatment

Other ____________

No

Q15.2 Please describe the energy efficiency and/or energy conservation program (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Not applicable

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Q16.1 Did your company/fund perform indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments during the reporting period:

Yes, internal assessments

Yes, external assessments. Name of the organization ____________

No

Q16.2 Did the indoor air quality (IAQ) assessment include the following elements: (multiple answers possible)


Type of assessment 100% ≥50% <50% 0%

Mold testing

Air sampling

HVAC inspection

Duct inspection

Legionella risk assessments

Other____________

Q17.1 Voluntary question: please provide an example of the use of an innovative sustainability technology for an asset within your portfolio.

Asset characteristics

Name of the asset ____________

Innovative technology used ____________

Floor area covered____________

Amount of initial investment____________

Expected return on investment (ROI)____________

Other ____________

Expected improvement in sustainability performance: (e.g. in MWh, savings, etc) _________

Q17.2 Please describe the asset and why the technology used is innovative. (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Please upload a picture of the asset | Upload


Monitoring & Environmental Management Systems

Q18.1 Did your company/fund have an Environmental Management System (EMS) in place during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Yes, at corporate level

Yes, at asset level. Please specify the percentage of your whole portfolio covered by an EMS: ___% and the percentage of your managed portfolio (landlord controlled) covered by an EMS :___%

No

Please upload supporting documents for the selected answer | Upload

Q18.2 Has the EMS been certified by a third party during the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period?

Yes, the EMS has been certified by a third party. Name of certifying organization____________

No, but a third party verified the EMS. Name of the organization____________

No, the EMS has not been certified or verified by a third party

Not applicable

Q19 What aspects are covered by the Environmental Management System (EMS)? (multiple answers possible)

Energy consumption/management Health and safety

Water consumption/management Business travel

GHG emissions/management Other ____________

Waste management No EMS in place

Refrigerants

Q20 How did your company/fund monitor the energy consumption of the portfolio during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Automatic meter readings. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

Based on invoices. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

By taking manual–visual readings. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

Other. Please specify ________. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

None of the above

Q21 How did your company/fund monitor the water consumption of the portfolio during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Automatic meter readings. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

Based on invoices. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

By taking manual–visual readings. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

Other. Please specify ________. Please specify the percentage of the whole portfolio covered by floor area: ___%

None of the above


Performance IndicatorsPlease complete this section per property type.

Q22.1 Energy consumption Absolute measurement

Like-for-like

2011 2012 2011 2012

1 Fuels (natural gas, gasoline, etc.) for shared landlord services (for com-mon parts and tenant areas on un-metered basis) in MWh

2 District heating and cooling for shared landlord services (for common parts and tenant areas on un-metered basis) in MWh

3 Electricity consumption for shared landlord services (for common parts and tenant areas on un-metered basis) in MWh

4 Fuels (natural gas, gasoline, etc.) for exclusive tenant consumption (on (sub)metered basis) in MWh

5 District heating and cooling for exclusive tenant consumption (on (sub)metered basis) in MWh

6 Electricity consumption for exclusive tenant consumption (on (sub)metered basis) in MWh

7 Corresponding floor area for data in rows 1-6 in m²/sq.ft./units

8 Tenant-obtained energy consumption in MWh

9 Corresponding floor area for tenant obtained energy in m²/sq.ft./units

10 Total energy consumption (Rows 1-6 and 8) in MWh

11 Total corresponding floor area (Rows 7 and 9) in m²/sq.ft./units

12 Occupancy rate (%)

13 Percentage of the floor area of your managed portfolio (landlord controlled) that is covered?

14 Percentage of the whole portfolio that is covered?

15 Number of assets included in disclosure

16 Total energy expenditures in €/$/£

17 Total renewable energy produced onsite in MWh

18 Total renewable energy generated offsite in MWh

Q22.2 Has the above energy consumption data been externally verified/assured/audited?

Yes, externally verified. Name of the organization____________

Yes, externally assured. Name of the organization____________

Yes, externally audited. Name of the organization____________

No


Q23.1 GHG emissions Absolute measurement

Like-for-like

2011 2012 2011 2012

1 Scope 1Direct green-house gas emissions by weight in metric tonnes CO2

2 Scope 2 Indirect green-house gas emissions by weight in metric tonnes CO2

3 Emissions by tenants in metric tonnes CO2

Q23.2 Has the above GHG emissions data been externally verified/assured/audited?

Yes, externally verified. Name of the organization ____________

Yes, externally assured. Name of the organization ____________

Yes, externally audited. Name of the organization ____________

No

Q24.1 Water consumption Absolute measurement

Like-for-like

2011 2012 2011 2012

1 Water consumption for shared landlord services (for common parts and tenant areas on un-metered basis) in m3/year

2 Water consumption for exclusive tenant consumption (on (sub)metered basis) in m3/year



5 Total water expenditures in €/$/£

Q24.2 Has the above water consumption data been externally verified/assured/audited?




No


Q25.1 Waste management Absolute measurement

Like-for-like

2011 2012 2011 2012

1 Total weight of hazardous waste in metric tonnes

2 Total weight of non-hazardous waste in metric tonnes

3 Proportion of waste by disposal route (% of total by weight)

4 - Recycling

5 - Incineration

6 - Landfill



Q25.2 Has the above waste consumption data been externally verified/assured/audited?




No

Q25.3 If you wish to provide additional information regarding the collection of data for this section of the survey, please do so (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Q26.1 Has your company/fund set any annual reduction targets for the next reporting period?

Annualizedtarget (%)

Are these targets communicated externally?

Yes No

Energy consumption

GHG emissions

Water consumption

Waste diverted from landfill

Other_____________

No

Q26.2 Has your company/fund set any longterm reduction targets?

Reducti-on target

(%)

Base Year

End Year Are these targets communicated externally?

Yes No

Energy consumption

GHG emissions

Water consumption

Waste diverted from landfill

Other_____________

No


Building Certification & Benchmarking

Q27 Please specify the percentage of your portfolio certified by the following schemes (multiple answers possible) Please complete the following table per property type.

LEED ___ % of portfolio by floor area

BREEAM ___ % of portfolio by floor area

Green Star ___ % of portfolio by floor area

HQE ___ % of portfolio by floor area

DGNB ___ % of portfolio by floor area

CASBEE ___ % of portfolio by floor area

Other_____________ ___ % of portfolio by floor area

Q28.1 Please specify the percentage of your portfolio, which has an energy rating awarded by a public agency: (multiple answers possible). Please complete the following per property type

EPC (energy performance certificates): __ % of the portfolio by floor area. Please specify the percentage of the portfolio by floor area rated with EPC label A: __ %, EPC label B: __ %, EPC label C: __ %, EPC label D: __ %, EPC label E: __ %, EPC label F: __ % and EPC label G: __ %

NABERS Energy: __ % of the portfolio by floor area. Floor area weighted score:______

Energy Star: _____ % of the portfolio by floor area. Floor area weighted score:______

Other rating ______ for __ % of the portfolio by floor area

None of the above

Q28.2 Please specify the percentage of the portfolio benchmarked using an internationally recognized scheme in the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period: (multiple answers possible)


Benchmarking Scheme 100% ≥50% <50% 0%

International Sustainability Alliance (ISA)

IPD EcoPAS

Greenprint

Green Rating Alliance (GRA)

Other____________


Stakeholder Engagement

Q29 Did your company/fund have an employee policy in place during the reporting period, covering the following: (multiple answers possible)

Attracting, developing and retaining qualified personnel Retention rates after parental leave by gender

Diversity (gender, region, type of contract) Other ____________

Equal career opportunities for men and women No

Collective bargaining agreements

Please upload supporting documents for the selected policy/policies | Upload

Q30.1 Did your company/fund have a remuneration policy in place during the reporting period?

Yes

No

Q30.2 Did this policy include a clause on equal remuneration for men and women?

Yes

No

Not applicable

Q30.3 Did this policy include long-term incentives?

Yes, those incentives are performance related

No, those incentives are not performance related

No

Not applicable

Q31 Did your company/fund have an independent remuneration committee in place during the reporting period?

Yes

No

Q32 Did the employees of your company/fund receive regular performance and career development reviews during the reporting period?

Yes. Percentage of the employees___%

No

Q33.1 Did the employees of your company/fund receive training during the reporting period?

Yes. Percentage of the employees___%

No

Q33.2 Was part of that training specifically related to sustainability?

Yes. Percentage of the training___%

No


Q34 Did your company/fund undertake an employee satisfaction survey during the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period?

Yes, undertaken by a third party for __% employees. Name of the organization___________

Yes, undertaken in-house for __% employees

No

Q35.1 Did your company/fund undertake a survey on health and safety during the last 3 years up to the end of the reporting period?

Yes, undertaken by a third party for __% employees. Name of the organization____________

Yes, undertaken in-house for __% employees

No

Q35.2 Did your company/fund have an internationally recognized occupational health and safety management system in place during the reporting period?

Yes, OHSAS 18001 Yes, other ____________

Yes, covered by ISO 9001 No

Yes, covered by ISO 14001

Q35.3 Did your company/fund report or receive reports on occupational health and safety indicators during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Yes. Please specify the Injury Rate____________

Yes. Please specify the Lost Day Rate ____________

Yes. Please specify the Absentee Rate ____________

No

Q36.1 During the reporting period did your company/fund have a tenant engagement program in place to address sustainability issues? (multiple answers possible)


100% ≥50% <50% 0%

Tenant sustainability guide

Tenant engagement meetings

Sustainability training

Events focused on increasing sustainability awareness

Provide tenants with feedback on energy/water/waste consumption

Other ____________

Q36.2 Please describe the fund/company tenant engagement program: (maximum 250 words)

_______________________________________________________________

Not applicable

Q37 Did your company/fund carry out tenant (customer) satisfaction surveys during the reporting period?

Yes, for __% tenants/customers

No

Please upload a copy of the Survey undertaken during the reporting period | Upload


Q38 During the reporting period did your company/fund have a fit-out and refurbishment program in place for tenants incorporating sustainability issues?

Yes, tenant fit-out guide for __% tenants

Yes, tenant fit-out and refurbishment assistance for __% tenants

Yes, minimum fit-out standards are prescribed for tenants

No

Q39 Did your company/fund have green leases or MoUs in place during the reporting period?

Yes, __% of the leases are green leases

Yes, __% of the leases include MoUs addressing sustainability issues

No

Q40.1 Did your company/fund have sustainability requirements in place for external property/asset managers during the reporting period?

Yes, for __% external property/asset managers

No

Q40.2 During the reporting period how did your company/fund monitor external property/asset managers’ compliance with your sustainability requirements? (multiple answers possible)

Received update reports from service providers Checks performed by external consultants. Name of the organization ____________

Discussed during regular meetings with service providers Other ____________

Checks performed by fund/company employees No

Q41.1 Did your company/fund have any sustainability requirements in place for direct/external suppliers/service providers during the reporting period?

Yes, integrated into contracts for __% suppliers/service providers

No

Q41.2 During the reporting period how did your company/fund monitor direct external suppliers’ and/or service providers’ compliance with its sustainability requirements? (multiple answers possible)

Received update reports from suppliers Certification requirements. Please specify ____________

Regular meetings with suppliers Other ____________

Checks performed by company/fund employees No

Checks performed by external consultants. Name of the organization ____________

Q42 Did your company/fund have a community engagement program in place (or similar) for sustainability issues during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Sustainability education programs Supporting charities and community groups

Sustainability enhancement programs for public spaces Other____________

Employment creation in local communities No

Research and networking activities


New Construction & Major Renovations

Q1 Please confirm the following (only applicable for New Construction and Major Renovations section)

Floor area of new developments completed during the reporting period: _____m2/sq.ft./units

Total number of new developments completed during the reporting period: _____

Value of all new developments completed during the reporting period (in millions): _____

Total number of major renovation projects completed during the reporting period: _____

Q2 For what percentage of your new construction & major renovations completed during the reporting period did your company/fund receive green building certifications?

LEED ___ % of portfolio by floor area

BREEAM ___ % of portfolio by floor area

Green Star ___ % of portfolio by floor area

DGNB ___ % of portfolio by floor area

CASBEE ___ % of portfolio by floor area

Other_____________ ___ % of portfolio by floor area

Q3 Did your company/fund have minimum sustainable site selection requirements for new construction projects completed during the reporting period, covering the following: (multiple answers possible)

Issue Yes No

Flooding risks

Extreme weather conditions

Vulnerability to (geomagnetic) storms

Other climate/climate change risks ____________

Extreme volatility in energy prices

Contaminated land

Irremediable pollution

Other ____________

No

Q4 Did your company/fund have minimum sustainable site development requirements for new construction projects completed during the reporting period, covering the following: (multiple answers possible)

Reduction of pollution and land development impacts from automobile use

Minimize site disruption by using the most sustainable building footprint

Protection or restoration of habitats and promotion of biodiversity

Implementation of a storm water management plan

Reduction of heat island effects to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat

Minimize light pollution

Other ____________

No


Q5 Does your company/fund have a policy on construction materials, covering the following:

Issue Yes No

Use of building materials or products that have been locally extracted or recovered

Blacklist of non-sustainable materials that should not be used in any of your projects

Use of rapidly renewable materials and recycled content materials

Use of wood-based materials and products that are certified in accordance with the Forest Ste-wardship Council (FSC) principles and criteria

Use of low-emitting (low Volatile Organic Compounds) materials, including adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, and flooring systems

Q6 Did your company/fund have minimum energy efficiency requirements for new construction & major renovations completed during the reporting period covering the following: (multiple answers possible)

Energy performance that exceeds applicable mandatory requirements by at least 10% for new buildings and 5% for major renovations

Fundamental refrigerant management

Development and implementation of a commissioning plan

Verification of the installation and performance of the systems

Other ____________

No

Q7 What percentage of your new construction & major renovations completed during the reporting period are designed to generate energy from on-site renewable sources?

% of projects % energy use generatedby renewable sources out

of total energy use:

Absolute energy generated by

renewable sources (kwh):

Solar/photovoltaic

Wind

Geothermal

Hydro

Biomass

Co/tri-generation

Other ____________

None of the above

Q8 Did your company/fund have minimum water efficiency requirements for new construction & major renovations completed during the reporting period, covering the following: (multiple answers possible)

Use of high-efficiency fixtures

Use of dry fixtures such as composting toilet systems and non-water using urinals

Use of occupant sensors to reduce the potable water demand

Re-use of storm water and grey water for non-potable applications

Options for on-site waste water treatment

Other ____________

No


Q9.1 Did your company/fund have a waste policy in place for new construction & major renovations completed during the reporting period?

Yes. Please upload supporting documentation for the waste policy in place | Upload

No

Q9.2 Does the waste policy at construction sites include one or more of the following:

Waste management plans

Project specific targets with regard to waste reduction, recycling or reuse

Incentives for contractors for recovering and recycling building materials

Relevant employees are educated about waste management techniques

Other____________

Not applicable

Q10.1 Does your company/fund have sustainability guidelines for contractors specified in the contract?

Yes, implemented for ___% of contracts

No

Q10.2 How do you ensure contractors are compliant with your sustainability guidelines? (multiple answers possible)

Construction company needs to have an international verified standard (e.g. ISO 14001)

Contractor needs to have sustainability resource/staff on site

Contractor provides update reports on environmental and social aspects during construction

Internal audits. Percentage of projects audited during the reporting period: __%

External audits by third-party. Percentage of projects audited during the reporting period: __%

Ad-hoc visits to sites. Percentage of projects visited during the reporting period: __%

Require contractors to include sustainability clauses in subcontractor agreements

Other ____________

Not applicable

Q11.1 Did your company/fund have an internationally recognized occupational health and safety management system in place during the reporting period?

Yes, OHSAS 18001



Yes, other ____________

No

Q11.2 Did your company/fund report or receive reports on health and safety indicators at construction sites during the reporting period? (multiple answers possible)

Yes. Please specify the Injury Rate __

Yes. Please specify the Lost Day Rate __

Yes. Please specify the Absentee Rate __

No

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